The Greylag Goose is a large waterfowl with a grayish-brown body and a distinctive orange bill. It is the ancestor of most domestic geese and is known for its honking calls.
Habitat
Wetlands, lakes, and rivers
Diet
Grasses, grains, and aquatic plants
How common
Common
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